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CAMP SMITH TRAINING SITE, CORTLANDT MANOR, N.Y. - Fifty New York Army National Guard soldiers who served in Kuwait for almost a year will be honored during a Freedom Salute Ceremony on Sunday, Nov. 17 at Camp Smith Training Site, here.
Members of the media are welcome to attend the event.
Who: Fifty soldiers assigned to the Kuwait Base Defense Operations Center and the Kuwait Logistics Supply Element, most of whom are members of the 369th Sustainment Brigade, and approximately 100 family members.
What: A Freedom Salute Ceremony at which the soldiers and their families will receive awards thanking them for their service from Col. Reginald Sanders, the commander of the 369th Sustainment Brigade.
When: 11 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 17
Where: Camp Smith Training Site, Routes 6 and 202, Cortlandt Manor, NY
For access to this secure military facility contact Capt. John Fitzpatrick at 914-837-6238
Coverage opportunities:
Press will have an opportunity to interview soldiers and family members as well as New York Army National Guard leaders. Video and still imagery opportunities include the award ceremony itself.
Background:
The Kuwait Base Defense Operations Center (KU-BDOC) and the Kuwait Logistics Supply Element (KU-LSE) were two teams comprised of New York Army National Guard Soldiers designed to perform specific functions in support of United States Army operations in Kuwait.
The KU-BDOC, comprised of 39 enlisted soldiers and officers, supported the Area Support Group - Kuwait (ASG-KU) which had the mission of supporting the service members at five camps throughout the country.
In total, KU-BDOC soldiers were assigned to sixteen different sections and played a critical role in supporting approximately 12,000 U.S. service members.
During the deployment, KU-BDOC soldiers contributed to Force Protection efforts, closed two camps that reduced operational costs by $67 million, stood up the first ASG-KU contracting office, reorganized the Operations section, and stood up the first Army Career and Alumni Program (ACAP) in the region. The KU-BDOC team left Kuwait on Aug 5, 2013 after 266 days in country.
The KU-LSE, with another 12 enlisted soldiers and officers conducted logistics coordination duties at Ali Al Salem Air Base.
| Date Taken: | 11.15.2013 |
| Date Posted: | 11.15.2013 20:08 |
| Story ID: | 116856 |
| Location: | CAMP SMITH TRAINING SITE, CORTLANDT MANOR, NY, US |
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